After getting home, Ariana feeling hurt just went to her room and cried her eyes out.
Austin who was in his room trying to figure out what he could do the stop Dracula didn’t have time to think as his thoughts were disturbed by the crying demon.
“Argh must she always be a nuisance?” Austin thought with a groan.
Standing up he went to her room and barged in without knocking.
Ariana who was on the floor stood up and used her palm to clean her eyes.
“Seems like you’ve forgotten that you’re the maid here not the boss?” Austin said folding his hands.
“I’m so sorry” Ariana said.
“Rather than saying sorry why not get a vacuum cleaner, clean the house and trim the flowers. Then start making lunch” Austin said as he walked out leaving Ariana shocked.
She wore a short knicker and the same top he gave her then she walked out and spent hours cleaning the house.
With excess sweat, she took a shear and walked to the garden.
Enjoying the view she sat down and dropped the shear at her side, looking around the garden it wasn’t long before she drifted to sleep forgetting that she has a chore to complete.
Austin after weighing the options available concerning Dracula gave up frustrated as he tried to figure out how he escaped.
“It’s not like he has someone helping him?” Austin thought, then was interrupted by a grumble from his stomach.
“She should be done with lunch now” Austin thought as he stand up and walk to the kitchen.
Not seeing Ariana in the kitchen, he checked the rooms and also checked the store.
“Where the fuck is she” Austim complained.
He walked around the house to the garage, the swimming pool and finally the garden.
Fuming with anger Austin was about to use an ice ball to wake her up but kicked against it.
Going to get the hose he sprayed water all over her face making her choke and open her eyes slowly.
“Uhh … uhh uhh” Ariana coughed vigorously.
“Now that you’re awake did you forget you haven’t made lunch and you’re not done with your work, this would be the first warning you get, don’t push me to the wall, I might be nice but I’m also vicious” Austin said with a scary gaze then left to the garage and took his car out.
Ariana shivered a little and took the shear then started trimming the flowers.
Austinn drove to the shaman’s house.
“Where’s the shaman?” Austin asked the guard who stood outside the house.
“He went to the forest”The guard replied with a bow.
“Fuck!” Austin muttered then left for his mom’s place.
“Oh, my lovely baby” Fiona said as she left the pool and walked towards Austin.
“Hello, mom” Austin greeted.
“So nice of you to come to visit, trust you had the best week” Fiona questioned stylishly.
“More like the worst mom, the human demon you brought to my house isn’t of any importance other than creating nuisance” Austin complained about a groan as they went inside the house.
“Oh give her a break she’s no demon son. I would also be terrified if I have to work for someone as scary as you are” Fiona said with a giggle.
“Not funny mom. I want her out of my house” Austin said seriously.
“No…. no…. no I brought her as your maid and I would decide when she stops being your maid” Fiona said with a mock bow.
“But mom!” Austin sulked.
“No son, getting a maid isn’t as easy as being handsome so you would put up with her and try to assist her in the best way you can” Fiona said as she ruffled his hair.
“Since you won’t make her leave, I’ll make her leave myself”. Austin said as he straightened his hair.
“Soo…. Spill it what brings you here” Fiona said not convinced that her son would just visit her.
“Urgh, you just don’t fall for tricks do you?” Austin asked with a grin.
“That’s why your father fell in love with me. Ain’t one to fall for tricks” Fiona said with a proud voice making Austin laugh.
“I came here just because I wanted to be away from the crying demon” Austin said making Fiona laugh loudly.
“Don you don’t cease to amaze me. How would an alpha be afraid of a mere human being that cries?” Fiona joked as she held her stomach and laughed.
“No mom I’ve got every right to be. She put garlic powder in my food and she sleeps whenever she has a chore to finish. She fought at school today, mom she’s plain stupid” Austin complained.
“Wow never seen you so worked up just because of a girl. Should I be happy or should I get worried?” Fiona teases Austin who sighed frustrated that he has a “cool” Mom.
“I’ve got to go” Austin said as he was about to stand up.
“No, stay for dinner” Fiona said.
“Naa I’ll pass”. Austin said and was about to go.
“Pretty please son. Please, I’ll make your favourite, spaghetti and meatballs” Fiona pleaded with puppy eyes.
“Fine, you won” Austin said and sat down back while Fiona danced her way to the kitchen and started making dinner.
Thirty minutes later Brooklyn arrived carrying a pack of canned drinks.
“Mom I’m here!” Brooklyn screamed as he entered the house.
“What are you doing here?” Austin asked.
“I should be asking you that, mom invited me so why not take your leave now” Brooklyn retorted with a smirk.
“Quiet you two. Do you have to bicker always?” Fiona said as she went and kissed Brooklyn’s cheek.
“He’s right I invited him over so we could have some family time together” Fiona said as she held both boys with her hands.
They both stare at each other with disapproval but couldn’t voice their displeasure.
“Now boys…” Fiona was saying.
“Urgh mom just stops calling me a boy, I’ll be eighteen soon” Brooklyn interrupted with a groan.
“Oh, please as long as you are in my house you are still boys, I don’t give a fuck if you get married and have kids, you’re still boys” Fiona said holding Brooklyn’s cheek and squeezing it lovingly.
“Fine stop it already” Brooklyn said and removed her hands. The trio went to the dining and got served by the maids.
“Eww, mom you made his favourite” Brooklyn complained.
“Next time it’ll be your favorite. So eat up and let’s go play family games” Fiona uttered with excitement.
They all ate silently and when done the maids cleared the dishes while Fiona and her sons went to the room reserved for games and movies.
“Now boys it’s war. The loser gets to wear a bikini and swim for two hours in his house” Fiona said and got disapproval.
“No mom why would I wear those skimpy things girls wear” Austin complained.
“I’ve made the rule already. Let the game begin!” Fiona said with a whistle and watched as the boys played pool.
Austin who was terrible at playing games lost repeatedly to Brooklyn who happily danced and mocked him after every loss and was getting frustrated.
“Fine, I quit” Austin said dropping his stick which got Fiona and Brooklyn laughing their asses out.
“You’ve always been terrible at games” Fiona teased with a smile.
“Now son I’ve got the perfect bikini for you, you would a video of yourself swimming and send it to me and we get to watch it together during the weekend”. Fiona said handing a towel to both of them.
“So not cool mom” Austin said as he walked outside with genuine happiness.
Fiona ordered the maid to bring a strapless bikini which she gave to Austin who was amused.
“Good night boys, I had lots of fun today” Fiona said with a yawn.
“I’m damn tired” She muttered as she escorted them out and waved at them as they entered their cars and left the house, she walked back inside and retired to her room.
Ariana after trimming the flowers waited for Austin to return but when it was getting dark she decided to make her dinner.
She made Mac and cheese and was having lunch when she decided to have a little fun by mimicking her boss.
“I’m might be nice but I’m vicious” Ariana said in a hard voice and laughed.
“He’s vicious but doesn’t know I have a black belt in karate” Ariana said out loud.
“He’s just so cold and one of these days I’ll show him the advantages of being a commoner” Ariana continued.
“Just who does he think he is, calling the dumb principal Bradley and punishing me without listening to the story?” Ariana fumed.
“I’m the owner of Sawyer College. Do I still have to respect my employee?” Austin said as he walked inside having heard enough gibberish.
“Wh.. what.. How did you get back?” Ariana asked with surprise and covered her mouth with her palms.
“You would have heard my footsteps if you weren’t busy ranting about how good you are in karate”. Jayden mocked.
“I’m so sorry Sir . I promise never to repeat such again” Ariana said as she knelt and bowed her head.
“I’m not lenient with you, don’t be surprised if you get attacked. Here’s your cafeteria pass” He said as he held out a card which Ariana collected with a bow as she stood up.
“How much is your salary?” Austin asked.
“What. I… I don’t know” Ariana Stuttered as she rubbed her hair.
“Great you’re as dumb as chicken” Jayden said and sat down on the chair.
“How much do you want?” Austin asked without looking at her.
“Well, I don’t know” Ariana said confused.
“Argh… Must you always blabber like a fool” Austin insulted.
“I guess seventy thousand dollars is okay” Ariana said waiting for him to complain and reduce the price.
“What.. Do you think I’m kidding. Since you’re being a joker how about I pay you one hundred and fifty dollars?”Austin said making Ariana gasp.
“If you have nothing to say, I’ve got to sleep and I don’t give a fuck if you’re late to school” Austin said and walked past her.
“One hundred and fifty dollars!” Ariana muttered and started making calculations in her head.
“Oh, I’ve got to have my beauty sleep”. Ariana said with a princess-like voice and went to her room.
The next day, Ariana woke up early feeling energetic and happy.
With a smile on her face, she hummed as she bathed and dressed in long and baggy trousers with a big t-shirt. She went down and met Jayden in the sitting room.
“Good morning” She said cheerfully as she walked to the kitchen.
Austin just stared at her and laughed when she came out of the kitchen.
“Tight jeans and you still get taunted, I wonder what you would get today that you’re dressed like a clown” Austin said to himself and laughed again.
“Is anything funny?” ariana asked as she looked around.
Austin with a huff dropped fifty thousand dollars on the dining beside her and left.
“Is this money mine or did he just keep it there?” Ariana muttered as she tried to figure out why a stack of money would be dining.
“That’s fifty thousand you dummy . you’ve spent a few days so I can’t give you all your payment” Austin said and took his car keys and went out.
Ariana was amazed at how kind he is.
She removed a thousand dollars and kept it in her bag before keeping the rest in her room.
She walked out and got a taxi to take her to the bus stop. She paid for the taxi and entered the bus.
When Ariana got to school, most of the students laughed and pointed at her as they looked at their phones.
“I wonder how many weeks of work I’ll get if I beat the whole school” Ariana muttered and straightened her backpack.
Ariana got to the class and was greeted by loud murmurs from different angles.
“I wonder if she won’t get thrown out of the school?” One murmured.
“So her father is a drunk and he still borrows money?” Another questioned.
“Hey, you… Your father is a drunk right?” Ava asked with a smirk as she showed Ariana pictures of her hazard looking father.
“And he owes my dad the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars” Mia said with disdain.
“Eww, that’s so poor and lowly” Ava muttered to Ariana’s hearing.
“Gosh I wonder why she’s at this school. Her father used the house as collateral. Eww my nails cost triple of that” Barbie boasted as she stood in front of her blocking her path.
“My ribbon costs more than that” Ava said as she remove her ribbon and threw it at Ariana.
“Here save your only inheritance. I don’t know how it feels to be poor but I’m considerate” Ava said making Barbie laugh at Ariana who was trying her best not to let her fist do justice to their face.
“Leave my way”Ariana said with a warning voice.
“What would you do?” Barbie said trying to make Ariana fight.
Ariana dropped her bag on her desk and left for the janitor’s office.
She took a brush and soap then went to the toilet and started cleaning each.
Austin using the CCTV to watch her saved the video and sent it to the school group.
Everyone laughed at her and made fun of how poor her family is.
When the bell was rung for breakfast, Ariana cleaned up and went to the cafeteria with her pass and was allowed into the cafeteria.
“No I can’t stay in this place with a smelling pig, I might choke” A girl muttered and left the cafeteria.
Ariana tried finding a seat and was left with only one deserted table where she sat and buried her head in her food.
“Can’t believe she washed the toilets” A girl spat out.
“She’s gonna get us infected” Another said. Barbie walked into the cafeteria with her minions and a student carrying Ariana’s bag.
She ordered the boy to open the bag and pour the content on the floor. The change she got from the taxi and her journal with two books was in her bag.
“Oh my gosh, look everyone, there’s money in her bag” Barbie said with sarcasm.
“Y’all should check your bag packs well and make sure none of your money is stolen” Ava said as she used her legs to step in the dollar bills.
“What’s this” Mia said holding up her journal with her finger. She flipped through the pages and laughed.
“If anyone requires a cheap artist, I’m personally giving my recommendations” Mia said as the whole cafeteria was filled with laughter.
“Get the fuck away from my stuff!” Ariana snarled.
“Listen up cheap life. You leave this school and everything goes back to normal. Or you stay and get humiliated each day of your life” Barbie said with a cold gaze.
“Let’s go have our breakfast Barbie, precious time shouldn’t be wasted on worthless things”. Ava said and laughed.
“What’s going on here?” Brooklyn questioned as he entered the cafeteria with Jack.
The whole cafeteria went quiet as people were uncertain about what he would do.
“Brooklyn it’s this nuisance causing bitch” Ava said as she sulked like one in pain.
“Don’t give me that look you were bullying her” Brooklyn said not believing Ava.
“You just conclude without evidence” Ava complained.
“Scram!” Brooklyn said with a hard look and Barbie turned angrily and left the cafeteria with her minions following closely behind.
“Hi I’m Brooklyn I don’t know if you still remember me?” Brooklyn said as he bent down and assisted Ariana in picking the money.
“Thanks a lot” Ariana appreciated with a smile as everyone watched them.
“Let’s go Brooklyn” Ella said dragging him away from Ariana.
“Keep calm, I was just tryna help” Brooklyn said after they left the cafeteria.
“If you really wanna help why not take me on a date today” Ella groused.
“Wait you dragged me from the cafeteria just because you wiqsh to go on a date?” Brooklyn questioned as he breathed out and folded his hands.
“Please babe” Ella pleaded.
“Fine we would go when school’s over. But now I’ve got to have breakfast” Brooklyn replied and turned back to the cafeteria.